How do we face and get rid of grief

Javon 2022-04-21 09:02:45

Nicole Kidman performed another superb performance, without intense lines or exaggerated expressions, but successfully portrayed the deeply repressed grief of a mother who lost her child and the psychological change process of gradual self-liberation.
I have always admired this type of Western drama based on psychoanalysis. This type of film is often based on a tragedy (or grief, or setback, or failure) in life, and the plot revolves around the characters related to the tragedy, revealing the selection process and psychological changes of the characters in the face of difficulties.
Although this type of film is not as easy to quickly arouse the curiosity and sensation of the audience as action films and science fiction films, it may be more meaningful for our lives.
Moreover, the cultural differences between the East and the West can also make us feel different when watching such films. Most Eastern films focus on the choice between left and right, and they are more willing to tell the audience the result of their choice. Western films magnify the psychological changes of people during the choice, and are more willing to discuss the process of choice with the audience.

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Rabbit Hole quotes

  • [last lines]

    Becca: [voice-over] And then what?

    Howie: [voice-over] I don't know... Something though.

  • Nat: You know, Becca, when your brother died, I found the church very helpful.

    Becca: I know. I know you did, but that's you. That's not me, and Danny... Danny isn't Arthur.

    Nat: You know, I brought you to church every Sunday.

    Becca: Let's not start this again, okay, Mom? I'm just... I'm just calling about the cake.

    Nat: You're not right about everything, you know? What if there is a God?

    Becca: Then I'd say he's a sadistic prick.

    Nat: All right, Becca, that's enough.

    Becca: "Worship me and I'll treat you like shit." No wonder you like him. He sounds just like Dad.